HomeMy WebLinkAbout06A Res adopting policy on ceremonial proclamation - staff memo
CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers
From: Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk
Date: April 14, 2022
Subject: Consent Item 6 – Ceremonial Proclamations and Recognitions
At the request of a Councilmember, below is revised verbiage clarifying the staff’s role in reviewing
requests for recognition, ensuring that all requests are forwarded to the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for
a final determination.
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SECTION 2. Authority-General. It is the intent of the City Council that City staff first review
all requests for proclamations and certificates from individuals, groups, and organizations and
forward to the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem with a finding as to whether the request complies
only those requests that comply with the terms of this resolution. The Mayor and Mayor Pro
Tem are charged with the administration of requests and may approve or deny such requests at
their discretion consistent with this resolution. No commission or committee, individual council
member, or other City official shall issue a proclamation or certificate on behalf of the City of
Palm Desert without prior approval of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.